Private renting

How to find a place to rent

• How to rent from a private landlord or letting agent

• How to find landlords who accept benefits

• How to rent with a poor credit history

• How to find an LGBTQ+ friendly home

Costs of renting

• Rent increases for private tenants

• Get help with rent

• Options if you cannot afford a deposit or rent in advance

Being told to leave your home

• Section 21 notices - most private renters can only be evicted through this legal process.

• How to deal with illegal eviction - if your landlord does not follow the legal process.

Ending your tenancy

• How to end a fixed term tenancy early

• How to end a rolling or periodic tenancy - many private renters have a rolling tenancy after a fixed term ends.

Repairs

• Landlord and tenant responsibilities for repairs

• What to do if your private landlord will not do repairs

Harassment and discrimination

• How to deal with harassment from landlords or agents

• What to do about discrimination from landlords or agents

• How to challenge DSS discrimination

• How to challenge discrimination when renting with children

Complaints

• Complaints about private landlords

• Complaints about letting agents

Your tenancy agreement

• What to check for in your tenancy agreement

• Options when your fixed term tenancy ends

• What happens if your landlord dies

What happens if a tenant dies

• Can I inherit a private tenancy?

• What to do if a private tenant dies